Mariners 5, Rangers 4
- Jacob deGrom has returned.
- Not in pog form. In pitcher form.
- If this were a playoff contender this would be an excruciating, angst-generating defeat, with the bullpen failing late and blowing a 4-0 lead.
- And given that I’d like the team finish at .500 or better and pass the Mariners, its frustrating, no doubt.
- But from the process standpoint, seeing Jacob deGrom back on the mound and performing feels really good. Zero runs allowed, zero walks, four hits, four Ks. 61 pitches, 10 swings and misses, 7 of them on the slider.